[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 422 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 422

Expressing support for recognizing the month of May as ``Excellence in 
                  Education: Merit Day Celebration''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 15, 2025

Mr. Owens submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                  Committee on Education and Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for recognizing the month of May as ``Excellence in 
                  Education: Merit Day Celebration''.

Whereas the ``Excellence in Education: Merit Day Celebration'' will recognize 
        individuals, students, educators, administrators, schools, and community 
        partners who--

    (1) advance a merit-based system in classrooms to help ensure students 
receive the best education, regardless of background or income;

    (2) ensure that every student in America receives access to a quality 
education that matches their true potential and challenges them to be 
better; and

    (3) recognize individual(s) or groups demonstrating merit-based systems 
or practices of meritocracy in their public, charter, or private sectors 
from K-12 and higher education; and

Whereas it is essential to celebrate and promote a merit-based approach in 
        education that drives excellence and helps foster the success of 
        students from all backgrounds: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its full support for recognizing ``Excellence 
        in Education: Merit Day Celebration'', to honor those who 
        contribute to the advancement of merit-based educational 
        systems and their role in ensuring the success of future 
        generations of students across the Nation; and
            (2) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to relevant 
        educational organizations, administrators, and policymakers to 
        encourage widespread recognition and participation in the 
        Excellence in Education: Merit Day Celebration.
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